Malware | Virus |
Trojan | Ransomware |
Spyware | Adware |
Worm | Rootkit |
A type of malware that self-replicates and infects other files or systems. | Malicious software designed to harm or exploit computers or networks. |
Malware that encrypts a victim's files or locks their computer, demanding a ransom for their release. | A type of malware disguised as legitimate software, which allows unauthorized access to a computer or network. |
Malware that displays unwanted advertisements or redirects browsers to advertising websites. | Malware that secretly gathers information about a person or organization without their consent. |
Malware that enables unauthorized access to a computer, while hiding its presence from the user and antivirus software. | A self-contained program that replicates itself and spreads across a network, often consuming system resources. |
Keylogger | Phishing |
A technique used by cybercriminals to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information by posing as a trustworthy entity. | Malware that records keystrokes on a computer without the user's knowledge, often used to steal login credentials or sensitive information. |